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Startlines that Stick
This webinar breaks down the elements of the startline, including reinforcement strategies, adding distractions, maintenance, and more.
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Handler Skills
Build your toolbox as an agility handler with presentations on Agility Course Analysis, Reality Lines, and Timing of Cues.
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The Complete Training Program for Running AFrames
Step-by-step process for building a clear and confident running aframe performance.
Included: Entire 15-month training process with written instructions and video demonstrations, with 6-months access to the learning materials.
Build a Fluent Target Behavior
Flatwork that Mimics the Aframe
Transitioning to the Aframe and into Sequences
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Ring Routines
This bundle includes three webinar presentations and downloadable training templates to help you get started applying these skills.
Self Study | Program
Handler Mechanics Micro-skills
Break new handling skills down into smaller pieces just like you do skills for your dog! This program isolates the agility handler’s physical cues.
Fostering Excellence in Agility Podcast
Megan Foster, creator of Fostering Excellence in Agility, shares her passion, knowledge, tips and secrets for all things dog agility.
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Does Your Dog Know You Know Cool Things?
Sprint and I completed our debut strategy back in September at the West Coast Open. Those first 13 days had 6 different ring configurations with 3 different running surfaces at 4 different locations/facilities. My focus during those 13 days was […]
Core Principles
7 Behaviors that are Impacting Your Performance
Your Outside-the-Ring Behaviors are Impacting Your Inside-the-Ring Behaviors Everything about reinforcement does eventually get packed into the behaviors that you're teaching and your routines, both beginning and end of run routines, work similarly to that. How our dogs engage in […]
Obstacle Training
Myth Busting: Running Aframes
Training a Running Aframe vs a Running Dogwalk Before we get into the most commonly asked questions, I want to address this very important issue! Training a running aframe is nothing like training a running dogwalk. The behavior is completely different […]
What our students say...
“Megan Foster is an excellent instructor who knows what she is doing and sees instantly what move has caused your dog to falter. Or, on the other hand why something works. Megan is flexible and patient giving each student encouragement and praise. The dog comes first so she is always encouraging praising the dog. I have been impressed by the atmosphere and facility.”
“Positive learning, that’s what Megan is all about! She helps us through the most technical challenges while making sure to point out what we are doing correctly. She not only teaches what to do, but explains why it works. Megan builds confidence in both dog and handler by always being encouraging and celebrating even the smallest successes.”
About Fostering Excellence in Agility
Fostering Excellence in Agility is an online training school focused on competitive excellence for all agility teams regardless of their goals. No detail is overlooked in my coaching program.
Lessons include essential skills, foundation skills, handling skills, obstacle skills, coursework, competition prep, mindset training and more. I believe all dogs and their humans are individuals and the individual's progress is honored as such. My energy goes into helping the dog sports community grow and shift the culture towards being kinder to our learners at both ends of the leash.
At FX Agility the training methods have been shaped by my experiences with my own dogs, and my clients' dogs. My experiences have led me to what I believe in today, and my beliefs today will shape my practices for tomorrow. The training methods I use are based on science and I view working with animals as an art.
Over 20 Years Experience with Hundreds of Dogs
I have been competing in agility for 28 years with a variety of breeds at the local, regional, national, and international levels. I have been teaching agility part-time since 2009 and full-time since 2012. In 2021, my in-person practice moved 100% online.
Commitment to Continuing Education
I am constantly in the student role as well. I attend training seminars and conferences throughout the year expanding my knowledge as a dog trainer, agility coach, and business woman!